Villa Borghese Map: Gates, Paths and Where the Gallery Is
- From
- Villa Borghese gates
- To
- Borghese Gallery
- By
- On foot through the park
- Time
- 3–25 min, depending on the gate
- Cost
- Free: the park needs no ticket
Open directions in Google Maps
Villa Borghese is a park of about 80 hectares on the northern edge of central Rome, and the Borghese Gallery sits at its eastern side, on Piazzale Scipione Borghese, close to Via Pinciana. The Pincio terrace and Piazza del Popolo are at the opposite, western corner, about 1.4 km away; the lake with the Temple of Aesculapius is in between, about 1.1 km from the gallery; the zoo and the museums of Villa Giulia and modern art are along the northern edge. Rome's heritage office lists the park as always open and free. Use the map link above for turn-by-turn walking directions; the steps below go from the nearest gates to the gallery door. All walking times are OpenStreetMap estimates.
Step by step
- 1
Nearest: the Via Pinciana gates and the Pinciana/Museo Borghese bus stop.
The museum names Via Pinciana as the nearest entrance. From the Pinciana/Museo Borghese stop (buses 910, 92, 63, 83, 52, 53) the gallery is about 200 m, around 3 minutes on foot. The Sovrintendenza counts two gates on Via Pinciana.
- 2
From Porta Pinciana and Via Veneto: about 650 m, 9 minutes.
Porta Pinciana, the old city gate at the top of Via Vittorio Veneto, is about 650 m from the gallery. Piazzale San Paolo del Brasile, by Porta Pinciana, is the bus stop for lines 61, 160, 89, 490 and 495 and one of the park's main gates.
- 3
From the Pincio terrace: about 1.4 km, 19 minutes.
From Piazza di Spagna, the Spanish Steps lead up to Trinità dei Monti, and Viale della Trinità dei Monti runs past Villa Medici to the Pincio terrace. From the terrace to the gallery is about 1.4 km across the park. The Pincio has been joined to Villa Borghese by a bridge over Viale del Muro Torto since 1908.
- 4
From Piazzale Flaminio and Piazza del Popolo: about 1.7 km, 23 minutes.
The monumental gate on Piazzale Flaminio, beside Flaminio metro (line A), is the park's monumental entrance on the west side. It is the longest of the usual walks to the gallery.
- 5
From the northern gates (Via Aldrovandi, Piazzale Cervantes, Valle Giulia): about 1–1.4 km.
These serve the zoo, the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna and Villa Giulia. Piazzale Cervantes is about 1 km from the gallery, around 14 minutes; the Valle Giulia side about 1.4 km, around 19 minutes.
Tips
- The Sovrintendenza lists nine gates: Via Aldrovandi, Via Raimondi (2), Via Pinciana (2), Piazzale San Paolo del Brasile, Piazzale Flaminio, Piazzale Cervantes and Piazzale Pablo Picasso (Via di Valle Giulia).
- Walking times from the gallery: Fontana dei Cavalli Marini about 350 m; Piazza di Siena about 630 m (7 min); Bioparco about 630 m (8 min); Globe Theatre about 740 m (10 min); Temple of Aesculapius about 1.1 km (14 min); Pincio terrace about 1.4 km (19 min).
- The Pincio terrace to Piazza del Popolo is about 700 m (9 min) down Valadier's carriage drive and steps.
- Cars cannot drive into the park: only authorised vehicles are allowed.
- The gallery's entry is only at the start of each hour, so allow the walk plus 15 minutes.
Other ways to get there
| Method | Time | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus to Pinciana/Museo Borghese | 3 min walk from the stop | €1.50 BIT ticket | 910 or 92 from Termini; 63, 83, 52 or 53 from Barberini. |
| E-bike tour of the park | 2.5 hours | From $67 | A guided ride that stops at the Pincio terrace; free cancellation up to 24 hours before. |
| Walk from Spagna metro | About 15 min (1.1 km) | Free | The shortest metro-to-gallery walk. |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Borghese Gallery in Villa Borghese park?
On the park's eastern side, at Piazzale Scipione Borghese 5, near the Via Pinciana gates. The Pincio and Piazza del Popolo are at the opposite, western corner.
How many entrances does Villa Borghese have?
The Sovrintendenza lists nine main gates, from Via Pinciana and Piazzale San Paolo del Brasile on the east to Piazzale Flaminio on the west. The Pincio can also be reached from Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps.
Is there an official Villa Borghese map?
Rome's Sovrintendenza Capitolina describes the park, its gates and its buildings online, but its page offers no downloadable park map. Use an online map (the link above opens walking directions to the gallery).
How long does it take to walk across Villa Borghese?
From the Borghese Gallery to the Pincio terrace is about 1.4 km, around 19 minutes; to Piazzale Flaminio about 1.7 km, around 23 minutes (OpenStreetMap estimates).
Is Villa Borghese open at night?
The Sovrintendenza lists the park as always open. The gallery and the other museums keep their own hours: the gallery's last entry is 5.45 pm.
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